All Obituaries

  Neil (Robert) Sheridan, Sr. of Canton passed away on January 24, 2021 at the age of 90 at his home surrounded by family.  Neil was born in Canton and is the son of the late Lawrence and Mildred (Johnston) Sheridan.  Neil was a proud veteran, who served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart and five Bronze Stars.  He retired as a Rural Letter Carrier with the Canton Post Office.  Neil is survived by his wife of 67 years...

David T. Burwell, 92, of Lisbon, died peacefully at home on Friday night, January 22, 2021 where he was in the company of family. David was born September 12, 1928 in Lisbon, a son of Millard E. and Dorthea (Tracy) Burwell. David operated a beef and dairy cattle farm on the Ogdensburg Road and later on the Tracy Road for 35 + years before “retirement”, at which time he began driving bus for Flack Tours and later for the Canton Central. Throughout the years, David did carpentry...

Steven G. Stratton, 71, of Selleck Road, died at home, unexpectedly, on Thursday, January 21, 2021, he was in the company of family when he was stricken ill. Steven was born February 11, 1949 in Potsdam, a son of Glenn and Jessie (VanBrocklin) Stratton. Steven worked construction for Harry Harmer, he farmed and had his own logging business. He enjoyed wood working and going to the casino but his most prized pastime was spending time with his family and friends. He will truly be missed by...

EARLE GERALD AMARAL, 80, DeKalb Jct. Earle Gerald “Jerry” Amaral passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021 at age 80.  He was born January 25, 1940 in Westport, MA to Manuel and Virginia (Vieira) Amaral.  Earle graduated from Westport High School and the University of Connecticut, where he majored in Agriculture.  After college, Earle worked in several hotels as a baker and pastry chef, including the Breakers in Palm Beach, FL and the Crawford House in Crawford...

William H. “Bill” Trombley, 86, of South Colton, died on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he was in the company of his wife, Patricia. Bill was born July 12, 1934 in Potsdam, a son to Frank and Genevieve (Conklin) Trombley. He attended Canton Central School and served in the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1957, during the Korean War before being Honorably Discharged. Following his return from the Air Force, Bill worked for the Town of Canton...

Rocky D. Jackson, 62, of Norfolk died on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home where he was under the care of family and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Rocky was born October 29, 1958 in Alaska, a son of Francella (Holbrook) Jackson. Rocky enjoyed camping, fishing, drinking and four/twenty. He is survived by his wife, Cyndee Jackson; three children, Tory, Rocky Jr. (Brittany); Charles (Holly); Five grandchildren; two nieces, three brothers, a sister, five...

Irma M. Grant, 83, of Ogdensburg, died on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Florida, where she and husband Steven spend the winters. Irma suffered a heart attack in late November and had been struggling with some complications since.  A memorial service will be planned for later in the year, once the threat of covid has passed. Please keep Steve and their family in your thoughts. Memories and condolences are encouraged online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com. 

Richard C. Cota, 86, of Ogdensburg died on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse where he had been a patient for a short time. Richard was born January 16, 1934 in Russell, New York; a son to Alfred Antoine and Lois (Fifield) Cota. He attended Knox-Memorial Central School. Richard served his county honorably as a member of the 82nd Airborne in the US ARMY. On August 3, 1955, Richard was married to Marjorie H. Ashley after knowing her for three days. The couple...

Elizabeth L. “Peggy” McDermid, 67, of Canton passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio following a recent surgery. Peggy, as she was most well-known, was born March 16, 1953 to Millan and Verlie (Perrault) McDermid. She was graduated from Canton High School. Peggy worked as a private duty nurse prior to becoming a CAN and working at the then Moongate Nursing Home and for NYS ARC. In 2005, Peggy began working for the St. Lawrence County...

Mrs. Barbara V. Kelly, 96, of Pyrites, New York died peacefully at her home, where she was in the company of her loving family and beloved caregiver on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Barbara was born September 26, 1924 in Fulton, New York, the daughter of Fred and Gladys Vant. After graduating from Fulton High School in 1942, she attended and graduated from SUNY Oswego in 1946. She began her career in teaching with kindergarten students in Camden, New York and continued at Mexico Academy from...